Is Holden, MO 64040 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Holden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Holden, MO 64040 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 30 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $266,885. Overall, Holden is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Johnson County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Holden ranks #168 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 44 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Chilhowee 64733 (0% sold over asking) or Centerview 64019 (11% sold over asking), while Kingsville 64061 (55% sold over asking) and Knob Noster 65336 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.